Hindustan Aeronautics Signs Deal With US Firm For Engines To Power Tejas Aircraft

Hindustan Aeronautics is working closely with GE Aviation for its support to pursue the export potential of Light Combat Aircraft, an official said.

State-run aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today said it has placed an order of Rs 5,375 crore for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services with US' GE Aviation to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The contract was signed in Bengaluru at the HAL Corporate Office today, the company said in a release. "This is the largest ever deal and the purchase order placed by HAL for LCA," Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL R Madhavan said. The company is working closely with GE Aviation for its support to pursue the export potential of LCA and also to supply spares to the global supply chain of GE 404 engines, he said.